Country overview

Costa Rica — aviation overview

Airports, airlines, and popular routes for Costa Rica (CR). Updated weekly from observed schedules.

AIRPORTS12
ROUTES147
AIRLINES10

Quick facts

Airports
12
Scheduled routes
147
Top airlines
10
Outbound countries
8+
Most-competitive route
LIRYYZ · 4 carriers

Top airports in Costa Rica

Top airlines based in Costa Rica

Most-competitive routes from Costa Rica

Most-served international destinations

Aviation accidents in Costa Rica

Where Costa Rica flies to

  • USA53 routes to 23 airports
  • Canada16 routes to 7 airports
  • Mexico7 routes to 4 airports
  • Colombia4 routes to 3 airports
  • Panama3 routes to 2 airports
  • Ecuador2 routes to 2 airports
  • Guatemala2 routes to 1 airport
  • Nicaragua2 routes to 1 airport

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has 12 airports in our dataset.

How many non-stop routes originate in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has 147 routes departing from its airports in our weekly dataset.

Which airlines operate most routes from Costa Rica?

Top operators by route count: SANSA, United Airlines, American Airlines, AVIANCA, GetJet Airlines.

Which is the busiest airport in Costa Rica?

By scheduled-route count, San Jose (SJO) is the busiest airport in Costa Rica with 78 routes departing.

What is the most-connected international destination from Costa Rica?

Toronto (YYZ), Canada sees the most competition with 4 carriers serving it from Costa Rica.

Which countries do Costa Rica-based airlines fly to most?

Top outbound countries: USA (53 routes), Canada (16 routes), Mexico (7 routes), Colombia (4 routes), Panama (3 routes).